About Me

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m Karol—an IT Support Specialist turned Cloud & DevOps enthusiast, and I’m excited to share my journey, projects, and practical insights with you here on Up2Cloud.

My Backstory

With over 5 years in IT support and system administration, I’ve tackled everything from troubleshooting POS systems for 300+ Levi’s stores across Europe to automating workflows with PowerShell and Python. Now, I’m diving deep into cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps tools (Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes)—documenting every step of the way.

What to Expect on Up2Cloud

This isn’t just another tech blog. Here’s what I’ll be sharing:

🔹 Real-World Projects

  • How I built a serverless resume website on Azure using Terraform and GitHub Actions.
  • My homelab adventures with k3s, Jenkins, and zero-trust networking (Tailscale + Cloudflare Tunnels).
  • Python scripts that solve actual problems (like my Flight Price Alert System).

🔹 Hands-On Labs & Tutorials

  • Step-by-step guides for cloud automation, security hardening, and DevOps pipelines.
  • Demystifying Intune, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud setups—no fluff, just actionable steps.

🔹 Career Insights

  • How I transitioned from L1 support to cloud engineering (and the certifications that helped).
  • Lessons from debugging nightmares and automating myself out of repetitive tasks.

🔹 Behind-the-Scenes

  • Failures, fixes, and “why did this take me 4 hours?!” moments.
  • Tools and scripts that saved my sanity (now yours for free).

Why Follow Along?

Whether you’re:

  • A support engineer looking to pivot into cloud/DevOps.
  • A tech hobbyist curious about homelabs or automation.
  • Or just someone who enjoys practical, unfiltered tech content...

This is for you. I’m learning in public—sharing what works, what doesn’t, and how to bridge the gap between theory and real-world chaos.

What’s Next?

First up: A deep dive into “Automating Intune with PowerShell”—how I cut deployment times by 30%.

Want a specific topic covered? Drop a comment or message me! Let’s build and break things together. 🛠️

Stay tuned,
TomcatPrime